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Zeta-Jones has a 'killer' night in N.Y.
(hellomagazine)
Updated: 2005-11-09 15:42
Catherine Zeta-Jones added another gong to her growing collection when she
was honoured for her "killer talent" at an awards ceremony in New York. The
Welsh actress was applauded by a constellation of stars as she received the
trophy from her Chicago co-star Queen Latifah in the heart of the Big Apple.
Catherine
Zeta-Jones makes her entrance at the Women Of The Year awards. The
mum-of-two, who is currently appearing in The Legend Of Zorro, was named
winner of the "killer talent" award. [Rex] |
Looking characteristically stunning in a figure-hugging black and silver
gown, the mum-of-two seemed to be relishing her moment of glory in the Lincoln
Centre's Avery Fisher Hall.
She was by no means the only famous face enjoying the adoration of her peers,
though, as quite a few big names picked up gongs at the prize-giving.
Silver screen veteran Goldie Hawn was on hand to receive the lifetime
achievement award in recognition of her four-decade career.
And tennis player Venus Williams, who is currently fighting her way back to
the top of her game after an extended slump in form, was there too, picking up
the "comeback" award.
But perhaps the most rapturous round of applause was not for a glamorous
A-lister, but for the indefatigable women's rights campaigner Mukhtar Mai.
The Pakistani villager, who has been hailed as a symbol of hope and justice
in her home country for refusing to keep quiet after falling victim to a brutal
sexual attack, was presented with the "bravest woman in the world" prize by
Brooke Shields.
Catwalk queen Petra Nemcova was likewise honoured for her bravery. The Czech
beauty, who was presented with the "survivor" award, was holidaying in the Thai
resort of Khao Lak last Christmas when the tsunami disaster struck. Despite
suffering serious injuries in the initial surge of water, she managed to stay
alive by clinging onto a palm tree until the flood subsided.
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